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Employment Rights Bill

A Bill to make provision for a statutory code of practice to clarify and simplify the law relating to protection against unfair dismissal of miscreant employees; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

30 March 2015

In Plain English

AI-generated

The bill would introduce a statutory code of practice to clarify and simplify the law on unfair dismissal. It aims to provide a clear framework for when a dismissal is unfair and how disputes should be handled, making the rules easier to understand and apply.

Key Points

  • Establishes a statutory code of practice to clarify and simplify the law relating to unfair dismissal.
  • Sets out how the code should be applied by employers, employees and the courts.
  • Includes provisions for connected purposes to ensure coherence with other employment laws.
  • Aims to improve understanding and consistency in enforcing unfair dismissal rules.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons, having originated in the Commons with Sir Christopher Chope as sponsor.

Who is affected?

EmployeesEmployers and managersHuman resources professionalsTrade unions and employee organisationsEmployment lawyers and advisersPublic and private sector organisations involved in HR decisions

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Employment Rights

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 29 October 2014 under the Ten Minute Rule.

The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.